Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California-- In his first bout in 20-months, two-time world title challenger, Antonio Diaz (47-6-1, 30KOs), scored a TKO 9 victory over journeyman, Ernesto Zepeda 39-15-4, 34 KOs). Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida-- Fringe welterweight contender, Ed Paredes (27-1-3, 17 KOs), stopped Juliano Ramos (16-5, 13 KOs) in eight … [Read more...]
Pint-Sized Phenom, Ioka Defends Against Hernandez this Wednesday
Japan's Kazuto Ioka (7-0, 5 KOs) looks to make the first defense of his WBC strawweight title against Mexico's Juan Hernandez (18-1, 13 KOs) at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The 22-year-old Ioka scored the major upset against veteran defending champ, Oleydong Sithsamerchai in February. Prior to that, Ioka had only competed at the national club level in his native Osaka, … [Read more...]